Identify the Vertex of the Parabola $$y = 4 x ^ { 2 } + 16 x + 12$$

Multiple Choice

Identify the vertex of the parabola.
- $$y = 4 x ^ { 2 } + 16 x + 12$$

A) $( 2,4 )$
B) $( 4,2 )$
C) $( - 4 , - 2 )$
D) $( - 2 , - 4 )$